Social Events
See how Ottawa has changed since the last CALL conference was hosted here in 1991!
The Social Committee has organized a number of special events to help you explore the hidden gems of Ottawa. Some of the tours require a minimum registration to guarantee availability. Library tours will be organized through sign-up sheets at the Conference Registration Booth in Ottawa.
For more suggestions see Ottawa, Things to do...
Saturday, May 5, 2007
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tour of the Gatineau
Join us on a four-hour motor coach tour of the Gatineau Hills, which will start at 2:00pm from the Château Laurier. The tour will take us along the Ottawa River and across the Champlain bridge to the entrance of the park. Our first stop will be at the Champlain Lookout which overlooks the Ottawa valley from the edge of the Canadian Shield. and offers a breathtaking view of the Ottawa River Valley. We’ll drive through picturesque towns and spend time in Wakefield, a quaint village nestled on the shore of the Gatineau River and home to many artists and craftsmen. Wakefield boasts a red covered bridge, many small boutiques, a renovated mill and the Maclaren's cemetery where Lester B. Pearson is buried.
The magnificent Gatineau Hills are renowned for their breathtaking landscapes, clear lakes and picturesque towns.
Gatineau park lies just north of Ottawa, in Québec and is a favourite recreational (hiking, canoeing, camping, skiing..) area for people from all around the National Capital Region.
Spring is an ideal time to visit the Gatineau hills when the lengthening warm days bring out the spring flowers. |
Photo © NCC/CCN |
Photo courtesy of the Gatineau Historical Society |
Afternoon tea will be served at
Les trois érables,
a Wakefield Bed & Breakfast located in a gorgeous turn-of-the-century mansion where you will be enchanted by the Victorian ambience, with original stained glass windows and unusual wood-work details |
Following the road along the Gatineau river, the bus will bring us back to the Château Laurier for 6:00pm.
| Cost per person: |
$66 (includes tea at Les Trois Érables) |
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$48 (without tea at Les Trois Érables) |
Please register using the CALL Conference 2007 Registration form.
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Courtyard Walk
Join us for a walking tour of the many historic courtyards in the Byward Market. Hidden behind the facades of many of the historic buildings in the Byward Market are hidden courtyards to discover. An experienced local guide will share the stories of hidden Ottawa with you. Leaves from the Fairmont Château Laurier. A unique side of Ottawa, rarely seen.
Minimum number of participants required, up to a maximum of 20. Free.
To register for the Courtyard Walk tour please contact Monique Stenson at mstenson@osler.com.
See www.byward-market.com
Sunday, May 6, 2007
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
RCMP Musical Ride
Sponsored by CCH Canadian Ltd., CALL 2007 is thrilled to invite delegates to a special presentation of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride. Delegates and their families will be transported by coach to the RCMP Stables to attend a performance of the Musical Ride. Tours of the stables, visits to the Museum and Gift Shop and opportunities to meet the horses and their riders will serve to make this an unforgettable experience. The Musical Ride will be followed by a gala reception in the Grand Hall of the Supreme Court of Canada. See
http://www.rcmp-grc.ca/musicalride/ridecentre_e.htm
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Gala Opening reception
Sponsored by CCH Canadian Limited
 Conference delegates are warmly invited to attend the gala Opening Reception in the Grand Hall of the Supreme Court of Canada. A designated heritage building, the Supreme Court of Canada is a wonderful example of Beaux-Arts architecture.
 Madam Justice Louise Charron will be on hand to extend formal greetings from the Court. Tours of the Courtrooms and the Library will be available throughout the evening. A musical interlude by the John Geggie, Ottawa's foremost bassist, and his trio will keep the rhythm upbeat.
Photos courtesy of the Supreme Court of Canada
Monday, May 7, 2007
7:00 am -8:00 am
Views on Shoes Walk or Run
Sponsored by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, Ottawa
Get your exercise and tour the National's Capital at the same time! Our morning walk/run introduces a new twist to a favourite part of recent CALL conferences. Enjoy a 40- 45 minute tour of sites and monuments of interest starting out from the fairy tale Fairmont Château Laurier. Professional guide / leader. A different route will be offered each day. The walk leaves from the lobby of the Hotel. Maximum registration 25.
See www.viewsonshoes.com
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Luncheon Address
Sponsored by Thomson Carswell
Walk across the street to the grand Government Conference Centre, once the central train station for Ottawa, and join us for a talk by local author, Barbara Fradkin. Winner of the 2005 Arthur Ellis Award for Best Novel, Barbara Fradkin is an Ottawa child psychologists who divides her time between her practice and writing. Her novels, set in Ottawa and showcasing numerous Ottawa landmarks, feature the exasperating, quixotic Ottawa Police inspector Michael Green, and draw on her personal and professional experiences, and those of her family. Ms. Fradkin is a past president of the Crime Writers in Canada, as well as a regular contributor to Sisters in Crime and Capital Crime Writers. Learn about Ottawa's dark side in this entertaining talk.
Law and Justice in a Fictional World
What is the allure of the mystery novel? Why do millions of intelligent, educated people flock to the mystery aisles of libraries and bookstores? And what prompted a nice, sensitive child psychologist to start plotting murders? These questions and many more will be examined by Ottawa psychologist-turned-author Barbara Fradkin in a light-hearted look at the essence of the mystery novel, its Canadian face, and the challenges and joys of writing about law and justice in a fictional world.
Speaker:
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Library Tours
Delegates are invited to join us on guided tours of the following libraries of note in the National Capital Region. See the stunning renovations at the Library of Parliament, brought back to its former glory. Visit the Department of Justice Library, located in the former open air atrium of the East Memorial Building. And see how the Library and Archives Canada is offering integrated service for both its published and unpublished heritage collections. Tours will be organized both Monday and Tuesday to each of the three libraries. Mix and match. Pre-registration is required, via sign-up sheets at the Registration Information Booth in Ottawa.
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Exhibitors' Wine and Cheese Reception
Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, May, 8, 2007
7:00 am -8:00 am
Views on Shoes Walk or Run
Sponsored by Ogilvy Renault LLP, Ottawa
Get your exercise and tour the National's Capital at the same time! Our morning walk/run introduces a new twist to a favourite part of recent CALL conferences. Enjoy a 40- 45 minute tour of sites and monuments of interest starting out from the fairy tale Fairmont Château Laurier. Professional guide / leader. A different route will be offered each day. The walk leaves from the lobby of the Hotel. Maximum registration 25.
See www.viewsonshoes.com
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Library Tours
Delegates are invited to join us on guided tours of the following libraries of note in the National Capital Region. See the stunning renovations at the Library of Parliament, brought back to its former glory. Visit the Department of Justice Library, located in the former open air atrium of the East Memorial Building. And see how the Library and Archives Canada is offering integrated service for both its published and unpublished heritage collections. Tours will be organized both Monday and Tuesday to each of the three libraries. Mix and match. Pre-registration is required, via sign-up sheets at the Registration Information Booth in Ottawa.
6:00 pm -
Closing Banquet
Sponsored by LexisNexis Canada
 LexisNexis Canada is planning an unforgettable closing banquet in the dramatic and inspirational Canadian War Museum.
Photos courtesy of the Canadian War Museum 
Delegates and their guests will have an opportunity to visit the Museum before an evening of wining, dining and dancing in the LeBreton Gallery / Tank Room. Ottawa's newest national museum has garnered praise and awards for its stunning architecture and thought provoking exhibits.
Complimentary transportation to the Museum and back to the Hotel.
See www.warmuseum.ca
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
7:00 am -8:00 am
Views on Shoes Walk or Run
Sponsored by Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP, Ottawa
Get your exercise and tour the National's Capital at the same time! Our morning walk/run introduces a new twist to a favourite part of recent CALL conferences. Enjoy a 40-45 minute tour of sites and monuments of interest starting out from the fairy tale Fairmont Château Laurier. Professional guide / leader. A different route will be offered each day. The walk leaves from the lobby of the Hotel. Maximum registration 25.
See www.viewsonshoes.com
Updated: April 16, 2007
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